Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats

Overnight oats with chocolate protein that turn out delicious, creamy, and with no clumps. Check out how!

Chocolate Protein Overnight Oatmeal

When I want more protein, I often make overnight oats with protein powder. And when I crave chocolate and want more nutrition than my chocolate overnight oats, I don’t think twice: I make overnight oatmeal with chocolate protein powder.

This recipe yields a delicious high-protein breakfast without adding cottage cheese to your overnight oats. It’s not bad, but this way, I get more protein.

How to Make Chocolate Overnight Oats with Protein Powder

This easy breakfast comes together following these simple steps:

1. Mix the protein powder, milk, and cocoa powder (if using) in a shaker bottle to avoid any clumps.
2. Combine the oats with the yogurt; then pour the protein. You can add the fruit now or before serving.
3. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
4. Serve cold or warm up a few seconds in the microwave.

Mix Ins & Toppings to Add:

• Nuts or seeds: opt for unsalted raw chopped nuts & seeds.
• Fruit: both fresh and frozen fruit work. Can be added to the oats or on top. Bigger fruits should be sliced. 
• Nut butters: peanut butter, almond butter, and seed butters are great for topping or adding into the mixture. You can also add 1-2 tablespoons of PB powder.
• Spices: ¼ teaspoon per serving of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice works great. Vanilla extract (¼ teaspoon) will be delicious too. 
• Granola: as a topping.

Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Chill: 8 hours hrs

Give your mornings a boost with this easy recipe for creamy and delicious chocolate protein overnight oats.

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Ingredients

• ½ scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder, optional
• ½ cup milk, any
• ½ cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 ½ teaspoons chia seeds, optional
• ½ Greek yogurt, plain or flavored
• ½ cup fruit, or half a mashed banana

Instructions

• Mix the protein powder and unsweetened cocoa powder with the milk in a shaker bottle first. This helps you avoid powdery clumps. Cocoa powder is optional, but recommended if you want your oats to be extra chocolatey.
• Place the oats in a jar or bowl. Add chia seeds (or flax meal) to the oats, if using. Add the yogurt and pour the mixed protein into the bowl. If adding half of a mashed banana, add it now. Fruit can be added now or as a topping for serving. Mix well.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• In the morning, enjoy cold or warmed up for 30 to 60 seconds in the microwave, topped with your favorite toppings.

Notes

• The thickness (in consistency) of the overnight oats will vary depending on the type of protein powder used. Plant protein powders tend to yield a thicker mixture than whey protein.
• Greek yogurt or regular can be used, with Greek yogurt providing more protein and a creamier texture.
• There’s no added sweetener because I typically use vanilla yogurt, which sweetens the mixture enough.
• Macros will vary depending on the milk, protein powder, and yogurt used. 

Toppings & Add-Ins:

• Nuts or seeds: opt for unsalted raw chopped nuts & seeds.
• Fruit: both fresh and frozen fruit work. Can be added to the oats or on top. Bigger fruits should be sliced. 
• Nut butters: peanut butter, almond butter, and seed butters are great for topping or adding into the mixture. You can also add 1-2 tablespoons of PB powder.
• Spices: ¼ teaspoon per serving of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice works great. Vanilla extract (¼ teaspoon) will be delicious too. 
• Granola: as a topping.

Equipment

Overnight Oats Jars with Spoon

Wide-Mouth Mason Jars

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 2mg